In
2005, a major consultation was undertaken with residents from across the
boroughs surrounding the park to find out what people thought of
the Fields and what improvements, if any, they would like to see
to encourage increased use of this fantastic space. From
the results of the consultation, a Feasibility
Report was produced by Ground
Work SE London , a sustainable development trust. There were many
issues addressed in the Report including measures to improve
facilities for young and older people, lighting, security, furniture,
playground improvements, tree and shrub planting etc.

The Report was presented to a User Group meeting in September 2005 and
since then, the User Group has been working to try and find ways to implement
its recommendations.

During
July 2006, a further public consultation exercise was undertaken in conjunction
with Groundwork SE London. The consultation involved a detailed questionnaire
delivered to over 1,000 homes surrounding the Fields and a public event
on Saturday 15 July 2006. There were examples of different ways
improvements and enhancements could be made to the Fields i.e. different
kinds of lighting, seating and signage. See Events
or more details.

Since
then the findings of the consultation have been summarised in a report
which can be found in Downloads.